WorkSafe ACT
WorkSafe ACT
ACT WHS regulator. Also administers portable long service leave schemes including the 2026 expansion to hospitality and beauty.
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Obligations enforced
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Enforcement actions tracked
2
Scope topics
Obligations enforced by WorkSafe ACT (5)
- criticalCWLTHComply with reduced respirable crystalline silica WEL (0.025 mg/m³)
WEL for respirable crystalline silica is halved from 1 December 2026.
- criticalCWLTHHold a Construction Induction (White Card) before construction site work
All construction site workers must have completed nationally recognised induction training (CPCWHS1001).
- criticalCWLTHManage psychosocial hazards at work
WHS duty extends to psychosocial hazards — workload, bullying, harassment, role conflict.
- highCWLTHHold a High Risk Work Licence for HRWL classes
Forklift, crane, scaffolding, dogging, rigging, EWP and other high-risk work requires a HRWL.
- highACTRegister for ACT portable long service leave (hospitality / beauty)
ACT extends portable LSL to cafés, restaurants, accommodation, hair and beauty from 1 July 2026.
Scope topics
Source: regulator's own website. Rules Mate links and summarises — we don't republish full statutory text.